Oral Cancer Protocols for Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy
You will receive 2 credit(s) of continuing education credit upon successful completion of this course.

Description:

The purpose of this course is to educate dentists in the care and treatment of cancer patients and their families. One of the authors (JP) is a six-year cancer survivor of squamous cell carcinoma; many of these clinical suggestions are based on his experiences. In joint effort with Loyola university, Cardinal Bernadin Cancer Center, a restrospective study makes up the remainder of the recommended approaches and products and their effective uses.

Authors:

Kathryn Gilliam, RDH, BAKathryn Gilliam, RDH, BA, is an active clinical dental hygienist, a performance coach, an author and a speaker. Kathryn is a contributor to numerous dental industry publications including The Journal of the Academy Of General Dentistry, RDH, Dentistry Today, and Hygiene Mastery Magazine.

A graduate of both the University of Nebraska and the University of Texas, Kathryn combines her experience as a clinical dental hygienist with strong leadership and business knowledge to create successful...read moreKathryn Gilliam, RDH, BA, is an active clinical dental hygienist, a performance coach, an author and a speaker. Kathryn is a contributor to numerous dental industry publications including The Journal of the Academy Of General Dentistry, RDH, Dentistry Today, and Hygiene Mastery Magazine.

A graduate of both the University of Nebraska and the University of Texas, Kathryn combines her experience as a clinical dental hygienist with strong leadership and business knowledge to create successful collaborative alliances within the dental and dental hygiene professions. Kathryn coaches dental teams to peak performance by focusing on elevating the level of patient service and developing strategies for exceptional productivity. The enthusiasm and passion Kathryn exudes make her a popular and effective coach and speaker. Kathryn can be reached at KathrynGilliam@yahoo.com.

James Pavlatos, DDS

Dr. James Pavlatos is a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and The American Society of Osseointegration; as well as an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry; Fellow of the American College of Oral Implantology; and Fellow member of the Illinois State Dental Society.

He is President of the Illinois Implant Study Club; former faculty; Loyola School of Dentistry; member of the Academy of General Dentistry; guest lecturer at Osteomed Corporation...

Dr. James Pavlatos is a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and The American Society of Osseointegration; as well as an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry; Fellow of the American College of Oral Implantology; and Fellow member of the Illinois State Dental Society.

He is President of the Illinois Implant Study Club; former faculty; Loyola School of Dentistry; member of the Academy of General Dentistry; guest lecturer at Osteomed Corporation and in private practice in Palos Heights, Illinois with 18 years experience in the field of implant dentistry. Lectures extensively both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Pavlatos is on the staff at the following institutions

Suburban Hospital, Hinsdale, IL.

Midwest Medical Surgicenter, Palos Heights, IL.

Oakbrook Surgicenter, Oakbrook, IL.

Watertower Surgical Center, Chicago, IL.

Consultant for Osteomed Corp., Dallas, TX

Consultant for Innova Impla

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Have a better understanding of pre-cancer treatment dental care

Know the oral protocols for patients with cancer

Understand how to reduce caries in patients with cancer

Abstract:

One of the authors (JP) is a six-year cancer survivor of squamous cell carcinoma; many of these clinical suggestions are based on his experiences. In joint effort with Loyola university, Cardinal Bernadin Cancer Center, a restrospective study makes up the remainder of the recommended approaches and products and their effective uses.

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